James Blake, Friends That Break Your Heart Review James Blake is a London-based producer, singer, and songwriter that first hit the scene with his quirky, R&B-sampling strain of dubstep in 2009 when his Air & Lack Thereof 12″ appeared on the Hemlock label. Blake then had a track picked by the heralded Soul Jazz label … Read more
iamnotshane, Don’t Say That Review Iamnotshane was born to be a performer, which solidified when he began singing and songwriting at eight years old. iamnotshane began gaining a following on Tumblr after he started posting bedroom recordings, and in 2016, he released his debut EP Sad. The EP generated his first breakout moment in the form … Read more
Moyka, Illusion Review Moyka is a Norwegian singer-songwriter that has created a trademark sound of synth-focused production with a buoyant electro-pop feel. Moyka first invited us to experience this sound with her series of 2021 single releases. She has been supported by Norway’s NRK P3, P1, P13, Sweden’s P3, and Germany’s Deutschlandfunk Nova, Detektor, Flux, … Read more
Cynthia Erivo, Ch. 1 Vs. 1 Review Cynthia Erivo is a singer and actor that has been captivating audiences with her award-winning abilities on the stage and the screen. Erivo communicates narratives across mediums with a body of work that is poignant, focused on an emotional core, and transcend race, gender and cultural boundaries. Currently, … Read more
Wallners, Dracula Review Wallners is a band from Vienna, Austria, composed of four siblings, Nino, Max, and the twins Anna and Laurenz. Their music dances the line of indie-pop and dream pop with a gentle, seductive, and hypnotic aura. The deconstructed songs are brought to life vocally by Anna, with her tender hypnotic sound that … Read more
VÂN SCOTT, Almost Gone Review Scott Oatley, aka Vân Scott, is an alt-pop singer/songwriter that has been heard worldwide, but many people probably did not realize they have listened to him. As a sought-after singer in the Hollywood session scene, Scott has had the chance to perform on some of the industry’s most notable projects, … Read more
Hannah Savage, Love on the Run Review Hannah Savage is a singer-songwriter that was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. Her Philly Soul shines through in her music with an empowering mix of theatrical funk and electro-pop that is also informed by her dancing and acting experiences and skills. Savage began training instrumentally, vocally, and … Read more
Hauskey & Hope Tala, One Minute Review Andy Hopkins (AKA Hauskey) is a vocalist and songwriter that writes, performs, and produces his music that is informed by his colorful musical past. Beginning when discovering John Coltrane’s record Giant Steps in his mom’s collection. “Coltrane’s ‘Naima,’” he recalls, “was the song that raised a cluster of … Read more
Madison Beer, Reckless Review Madison Beer is a singer and songwriter who captured the listener’s attention when posting covers to her YouTube channel in early 2012. In 2018, Beer released her debut EP, As She Pleases, which had two singles certified Gold by RIAA; “Dead” and “Home with You.” Beer is the first independent female solo artist … Read more
Lake Street Dive, Obviously Review Lake Street Dive is an indie-pop rock band encompassing many possibilities within its members’ collective capabilities. The subsequent music is a brilliant, largely acoustic, groove-driven strain of indie-pop rock. The four members are jazz-schooled, DIY-motivated, and classically pop fascinated and are composed of Rachael Price (lead vocals), Mike “McDuck” Olson … Read more